Stores Operative

Duties and responsibilities include:

Inventory Management & Stock Control

• Receiving, inspecting, and storing raw materials, machined components, and precision-engineered parts.
• Conducting regular stock checks and cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Updating inventory management systems (ERP/MRP) with real-time stock movements.
• Operating of saw based on cover period.

Goods In & Dispatch Operations

• Checking incoming shipments against purchase orders, ensuring compliance with quality and specification standards.
• Handling of raw materials such as high-grade alloys, steels, and composite materials used in precision engineering.
• Packing and dispatching.
• Coordinating with couriers and freight partners to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Raising delivery notes against the relevant customer accounts.
• Returning stock to suppliers for repairs.

Compliance, Quality & Documentation

• Adhering to AS9100 (Aerospace) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) standards in inventory handling.
• Ensuring full traceability of materials by maintaining accurate documentation, including batch numbers, heat treatment certificates, and supplier CoCs (Certificates of Conformance) where applicable.
• Reporting any non-conforming materials or damaged goods to quality control teams for further inspection.

Safety & Handling of Specialist Equipment

• Operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and lifting equipment.
• Following hazardous materials handling procedures for oils, lubricants, and coatings used in gearbox manufacturing.
• Ensuring all storage areas are clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

Continuous Improvement & Communication

• Working closely with procurement, production, and quality teams to optimize stock flow and reduce lead times.
• Identifying process improvements to enhance material efficiency and reduce waste.
• Performing Ad Hoc tasks as deemed necessary by the business.

The ideal candidate must have/ skills required

• Must have a full driving license.
• Self-starter, motivated.
• Good time management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service driven.
• Team player.
• Basic IT skills, use of email, teams, MRP/ERP systems, data entry, reporting.

Desirable

• Understanding of materials, equipment, and services in engineering related business.
• Experience in stores, logistics and warehousing in Automotive, aerospace, defence or motorsport.
• Understanding of EN9100 and ISO9001 quality management standards in inventory handling.
• Forklift truck license (FLT) or overhead crane operation certification (preferred but not essential).